Obituary of Roger Lee Eldreth

Roger Lee Eldreth, age 68, of Phillips Drive, Boone, passed away Friday morning, July 8, 2016 at his home. Born February 22, 1948 in Ashe County, he was a son of Bessie Eldreth and the late James Edward Eldreth. Roger devoted the last 38 years caring for his mother. He and his mother enjoyed searching yard sales for collectable antiques. Roger was an avid fisherman and rabbit hunter. Mr. Eldreth is survived by his mother, Mrs. Bessie Killen Eldreth of Blowing Rock Extended Care; four sisters, Grace Holman of Todd, Betty Cable and husband, George Lowell of Boone, Virginia Bauguess and husband, Ray, of Traphill, and Pat Reece and husband, Bill, of Vilas; four brothers, Fred Eldreth and wife, Jacqueline, of Creston, Carl Eldreth and wife, Libby, and Bobby Eldreth and Wanda, all of Boone, and Denver Eldreth and wife, Kathy, of Sugar Grove. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lorene Greene; and brother, Clyde Eldreth. Funeral services for Roger Lee Eldreth will be conducted Monday afternoon, July 11, 2016 at 2 oclock, at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Ray Greene and Rev. David Cooper. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 1 until 2 oclock, one hour prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Graveside services will follow at the Howell Cemetery in Todd. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Howell Cemetery Fund, in care of Larry Trivette, 10550 Hwy 194 North, Todd, NC 28684. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Eldreth family.